Date of Birth: March 29, 1940
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Godfrey Reggio is an American director and documentary filmmaker, renowned for his work on the Qatsi trilogy, which includes “Koyaanisqatsi” (1982), “Powaqqatsi” (1988), and “Naqoyqatsi” (2002). Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Reggio spent 14 years in a Roman Catholic monastery before turning his focus to filmmaking. His films are known for their unique visual style, which often includes time-lapse photography, slow motion, and a lack of dialogue, relying heavily on music composed by Philip Glass. Reggio’s work often explores themes related to technology, society, and the human condition. Beyond filmmaking, he has been involved in social and community projects, including co-founding the Institute for Regional Education in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
5 Interesting Facts about Godfrey Reggio
1. Godfrey Reggio spent 14 years in a Roman Catholic monastery from the age of 14 to 28.
2. His debut film “Koyaanisqatsi” was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
3. Reggio’s films are characterized by the absence of dialogue and the heavy use of avant-garde music composed by Philip Glass.
4. He co-founded La Clinica de la Gente, a community medical clinic in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
5. Reggio has been awarded the Maverick Tribute Award at the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Godfrey Reggio
1. “It’s not that we use technology, we live technology.”
2. “These films have never been about a message. They’re about experience.”
3. “The language of image and music is universal. It’s a language that crosses all boundaries.”
4. “When you see the earth from space, you don’t see any divisions of nation-states, you see one earth.”
5. “We have to find a new way to look at the world, a new language that allows us to see the world as it is.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Godfrey Reggio’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $1.5 million.
Children
There is no publicly available information about Godfrey Reggio having children.
Relevant Links
1. [Godfrey Reggio IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0716464/
2. [Qatsi Trilogy Official Site](http://www.koyaanisqatsi.org/
4. [Philip Glass Official Site](https://philipglass.com/
5. [Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival](https://www.cinequest.org/
